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WELCOME to MW
Odyssey 2013-14
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Debra Garling, Odyssey
Coordinator
460-6700 ext. 6764
dgarling@mw.k12.ny.us
WORLD CHAMPIONS
YEAR
LOCATION
MW SCHOOL
PLACED
1995
1996
Tennessee
Iowa
High School
North Main
High School
12th
3rd
20th
1999
2001
Tennessee
Maryland
2005
2006
2008
Colorado
Iowa
Maryland
2009
Iowa
2010
2011
Michigan
Maryland
2012
Iowa
North Main
Middle School (Team A)
Middle School (Team B)
High School
High School
North Main
High School
North Main
High School
High School
High School
Middle School
High School
High School
Middle School (Team A)
North Main
Middle School (Team B)
Central Valley
4th
1st
2nd
7th
3rd
10th
2nd
2nd
11th
4th
9th
15th
31st
8th
8th
16th
16th
20th
2013
Michigan
High School
1st
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COACHES
HS: Joann & Jessica Mazzola
Donna Wetzstein
MS: Maryann Shirley / Joanne McInerney
Stacy Levine
CV: Lauren Phillips / Dianne D’Errico
NM: Kathy Doherty
PT: Liz Pesce & Tracie Foster
Laurie Lapidus
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PAPERWORK
Permission Slip (Regionals)
Contracts
- OMers
- Parents
T-Shirt Orders
- Practice
- Supporter
What is Odyssey of the Mind (OotM)?
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International Creative Problem-Solving Program
 Based upon idea that creativity is a skill that can be
taught and further developed w/practice
Team-effort, based loosely upon a sports model
 Develops real-life communication and brainstorming
skills, and rewards creativity in the solution of complex
problems
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History of Odyssey of the Mind
Dr. C. Samuel Micklus (Dr. Sam)
His college program expanded to
NJ High Schools
1978-1979
OotM began
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The Three Components of OOTM
Long-Term
Style
Spontaneous
50 Points
• Elaboration of Long-Term
• Pizzaz, Sparkle, Polish
• Team Chosen Elements
200 Points
• Specific Rules
• Open-Ended
• All Solutions Presented
in Skit Form (8-min)
100 Points
• On the Spot
• Anything Goes
• 3 Types
- Verbal
- Hands on
- Hybrid
Long-Term + Style + Spontaneous = Total Score
Raw Scores are “Adjusted” so the team with highest raw score (for each component) receives the full
possible score (200, 100, or 50 pts for the three components). Other team scores adjusted proportionally
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The Long-Term Problems
Six new problems released each year
Vehicle
Technical
Classics
Structure
Theatrical
Primary
– Problem 1
– Problem 2
– Problem 3
– Problem 4
– Problem 5
– Demonstration Only
Cost limit to each problem (usually ~$125-145)
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#1: Vehicle: Driver’s Test
Teams design/build/drive a vehicle that will travel a
course where a student driver attempts to complete
tasks in order to pass a driver’s test. Vehicle will travel
using one propulsion system and then travel in reverse
using a different propulsion system. Vehicle will
encounter a directional signal and have a Global
Positioning System (GPS) that talks to the driver. Team
will create a theme for presentation that incorporates
vehicle, a driver’s test, a student, and the talking GPS.
Cost limit: $145 USD.
#2: Technical: The Not-So-Haunted House
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Teams create/present an original performance
that includes a "pop-up-style" not-so-haunted
"house" where 4 special effects take place. The
intent of the special effects will be to scare others,
but they will produce a different result instead.
Performance will include at least one character
that experiences the special effects and a
narrator who relays the experiences to the
audience. It will also include a surprise ending.
Special effects will be scored for originality and
engineering.
Cost limit: $145 USD.
#3: Classics: It’s How We Rule
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Teams re-create a King's Court from history & make their
own Royal Court set in an original kingdom at a different
time /place. Historic Court will issue a decree that fits in
with its history, while the team-created Royal Court will
issue a decree that changes an everyday behavior for
the people in kingdom. Historic court will be composed
as team wishes, but original Royal Court will be made up
of a leader, a minstrel that performs a song while playing
a team-created instrument, and a jester that makes fun
of the leader. Performance will include puppets and a
Peoplet (person portrayed as puppet), and will be scored for
humor.
Cost limit: $125 USD.
#4: Structure: The Stackable Structure
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Teams design/build a structure made up of separate
components stacked on top of one another. Structure
components will be made of only balsa wood and glue,
and will be tested by balancing and supporting weights
after they are stacked. Teams will be scored for the
number of components they use in their final structure.
Before they are stacked, the separate components will
be integrated into an artistic representation of Earth.
Team will include the stacking of the components,
placement of the weights, and Earth into the theme of its
performance.
Cost limit: $145 USD.
#5: Theatrical: Seeing is Believing
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Teams create/present an original performance about a
community that feels threatened by something in a
location it has never visited. Community townspeople
will use a creative method to select one or more
Travelers to visit and explore the location. While at the
location, a Traveler will use a means of communication
to send a message home to convince the community
that there is nothing to fear. Performance will also
include a narrator character, two rhymes about the
travels, and a moving set piece.
Cost limit: $125 USD
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SPONTANEOUS
•Verbal – verbal response
“Name something that is _______”
•Hands on – manipulation of material
“Build the Tallest Tower”
• Verbal/Hands On (Hybrid) –verbal / hands on
Aluminum Foil
STYLE
Style is the elaboration of the Long-Term
Team shows judges what they are particularly
excited about or most proud
Style is presented during Long-Term
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Outside Assistance
The Team MUST
conceive, design, construct, and
perform their own ideas.
OUTSIDE
ASSISTANCE
OOTM is a Hands-On Program for Kids,
but a Hands-Off Program for Adults
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PENALTIES
Outside Assistance –from anyone: coach, parents, other kids,
audience. (-5 to -200 points).
Spirit of the Problem - circumventing rules in either LongTerm or Spontaneous (-1 to -100 Points).
Unsportsmanlike Conduct - impairing another team’s
solution, disruptive behavior, inappropriate language. Intentional
(or unintentional) damage to facilities (-1 to -100 points).
Incorrect/Missing Membership Sign – -1 to -15 points.
Over Cost Limit – Materials over cost limit (-1 to -100 points)
Over Time Limit – For each 10 sec or fraction (-5 points)
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PRACTICE
•Snack
•Odyssey notebook
•Folder
•Adhere to pickup/drop off times!
Creativity,
Brainstorming,
&
Teamwork
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Tournaments
Odyssey of the Mind tournaments are held in the spring of
each year around the world at various levels
• Local • Regional • State / Country • World Finals
Although a competition, it is also meant
to be a time for the teams to be rewarded and to have FUN!
Odyssey of the Mind Recognition
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OMER’s Award
In recognition of teams or individuals who demonstrate
outstanding sportsmanship, exemplary behavior, and
exceptional talent
Ranatra Fusca
presented to teams or individuals who exhibit
exceptional creativity, either through some aspect of their
problem solution, or an extraordinary idea
beyond the problem solution
Tournament Placement
determined by total score
Ties are awarded if there is
less than 1 point difference
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Be Creative !
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Role of the Coach
 Scheduler
(how often, when and where team meets)
 Facilitator
(helps the team stay organized)
 Teacher
(teaches basic skills)
 Asks QUESTIONS
(to help team focus, open-ended)
 Spontaneous practice
(practice often, variety, strategies)
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ROLE of the OMer
Do ALL the work!
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ROLE of the Parents
Get kids to & from practice
Attend 8 million fund raisers
Encouragement
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CONTRACTS
STUDENT Expectation
____ I realize that no ODYSSEY problem has only one solution, and that a successful
team is one which cooperates by considering EVERYONE'S ideas. I will not criticize
anyone's ideas.
____ I agree that my behavior at meetings will be constructive. If it is behavior that is
not appropriate in school, it is not appropriate at an ODYSSEY meeting.
____ I agree to cooperate on whatever solution the team chooses, even if it is not my
first choice.
____ I agree that all solutions, 'including props, costumes, signs, etc…, will be made
completely by me or a member of my team. I realize that if there is any part of our
solution that the team cannot complete without assistance, we must redesign that part of
the solution.
____ I understand that, at the meet, only 5 team members may participate in the
spontaneous solution.
____ I understand that the ODYSSEY program recognizes all teams that bring a
solution to the tournaments are considered "winners."
____ I agree to show other teams the utmost respect and good sportsmanship.
____ I will maintain my academic eligibility to participate in Odyssey. (MS/HS)
PARENT Expectation cont.
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____ I realize that my child's coach(es) will be contributing a significant amount of
time and effort to provide a rewarding experience.
____ If asked I can providing snacks when it is my turn.
____I will be punctual when dropping off or picking up my child from meetings.
____ I agree to discuss all items listed above with my child.
____I understand that there will be fund raising involved and I will help out in
any way that I can.
____ I agree, in the proper spirit of ODYSSEY, not to interfere with team's solutions.
All creations, inventions, decorations, ideas, must come from the team members.
NO OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE!
____ If work is done at home, I will not be involved.
____ I agree to make every effort to have my child attend each meeting. If there is a
conflict, either my child or I will notify the coach(es). I understand that each
team member is critical, and I will see that my child honors his/her
commitment to team.
Odyssey
SHIRTS
Who pays
Supporter
Practice
Adults
OMers
Parents
Regionals
OMer “uniform”
Supporters
Fund Raising
Parents
StatesHoodies
OMer “uniform”
Supporters
Parents/FR
Worlds
OMer “uniform”
Supporters
NYSOMA
Parents
MW Swag
Parents
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PRICES
Short Sleeve
Long Sleeve
S-XL
$20.00
2XL-3XL $23.00
S-XL
$20.00
2XL-3XL $23.00
*about $2 from every shirt goes to Moscati Scholarship
All shirts adult sized. Not youth
Long sleeve option is in classic shirt style
New this Year
ALL checks made payable to MWCSD
with Odyssey on the memo line
Parents transport OMers to/from
BOCES for Regional competition
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FUND RAISING
Costs subsidized by FR
•Regional/State Shirts
•Meals at States / WF travel days
•Partial prop transport cost
•Moscati Scholarship
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FUND RAISING FAQs
•Last year’s efforts
•Time frame
•Amount needed
•Teams that move on hold a FR!
This Year’s GOAL=
$10,000
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FUNDRAISING Opportunities
•ENC
•Spont Night
•Community Performances
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Team FUNDRAISING Ideas
•UNO’s
•School Hat Days
•Applebee’s Breakfast
•McDonald’s
•Car wash
•Etc…
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MW Odyssey Merchandize
CC Magnets
CC Window Clings
Shopping Tote Bags
Wristbands
Shirts
Hoodies
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FUND RAISING
FUDGE SALES
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FUDGE SALES
Sales begin tonight!
Sales end 12/2
Goal per OMer = $100
40%
OMer competition
OMer
with top
sales
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prize!
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RAFFLE:
Win a new ipad air!
Tickets $10 each
3 for $25
5 for $40
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ipad Air RAFFLE
Sales begin ASAP
Sales end 12/13
Goal per OMer/coach = 5 tickets
Costs to FR @ $600
OMer competition
FUND RAISING Supervising Parent
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Laurie Rodenheiser
Volunteer Help
Transportation Committee:
Props to Regionals/States
Text or call Debra (845) 597-6591
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FUNDRAISING
Spaghetti Dinner/
i-pad Raffle
50/50 raffle
Fudge Sales
Supporter Shirt Sales
Friday, December 13th
Leslie McInerney
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End of Year Banquet
For OMers
Early June
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Important DATES
Spaghetti Dinner
12/13
Spontaneous Night
2/4
Regional Tourney
3/1
Community Performances 4/10
State Competition
4/12
Worlds
5/27-31
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STATES: Friday, April 11
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WORLDS: May 27- May 31
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Ames, Iowa
(see web site for hotel options)
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